Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 5–11Mixed
Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8DA
Headteacher · Mr Andrew Bainbridge
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Key facts
Pupils417Capacity 400
Free school meals21.6%
Reception and junior places
Applications for September 2027 close 15 January 2027. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
Apply through Sunderland council, not the school.
Nearby schools
- Houghton Le Spring Nursery School0.2 mi
- Kepier0.3 mi
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton0.4 mi
- Gillas Lane Primary Academy0.4 mi
- Burnside Academy Inspires0.7 mi